Business Development Manager

Optimum Skills Limited; North East; On-site; GBP 30,000

Job description

Business Development Manager - Construction, Gateshead

Optimum Skills is a leading training provider delivering Apprenticeships, Traineeships, Pre-employment, and Commercial Training. We are looking for a Business Development Executive to join our Construction Team in Gateshead.

This position will focus on developing strong relationships with construction partners across the North East area and will be a client-facing, partly field-based role covering a set territory. It involves developing relationships and networks within the construction sector, helping to place our learners in appropriate apprenticeship roles.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Identifying and targeting directors/decision makers of target businesses.
2. Converting qualified leads to our services.
3. Face-to-face consultations with potential clients to carry out Health and Safety checks and deliver thorough IAG.
4. Generating further client referrals from your existing client base.
5. Undertaking market research/analysis.
6. Staying up-to-date and ahead of industry developments, legislation, compliance, etc.
7. Assisting Senior Management with establishing and implementing business development and marketing strategy for any designated geographical area/sector.
8. Working hand in hand with the construction team and wider business to support both learner and employer outcomes.
9. Ensuring sales outcomes are achieved in line with team & individual KPI's.

Person Specification:

1. Previous business development experience is preferred but not essential.
2. Previous knowledge of the construction sector preferred but not essential.
3. Proven sales results; meeting/exceeding sales targets and KPIs.
4. Socially confident with excellent presentation skills.
5. Takes ownership and proposes solutions.
6. Wants to work in a fast-paced environment.
7. Must have own transport.

Salary: £30,000 per annum

Company Benefits:

1. Health Cash Plan (after 3 months employment), which includes up to 100% money back on everyday healthcare costs.
2. Wellbeing Package including 24/7 counselling and support helpline.
3. Direct line to a doctor via phone or video chat.
4. Online health and lifestyle analysis.
5. Deals and discounts from high-quality brands including Tesco, Asda, Sainsburys, Adidas, Puregym, Currys, Boots, Just Eat, and many more.
6. Career progression opportunities.
7. Funded training available to all employees.
8. Birthday off after 1 year of service.
9. Flexi Time.
10. Family Fun Days.
11. Working from Home Policy.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

As an equal opportunity employer, we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

Learners are at the centre of everything we do, so we are committed to safeguarding and promoting their welfare. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, provide satisfactory references, and prove their eligibility to work in the UK.